Child Activities Assistant-Child Life Program

Cooper University Health Care • Camden, NJ

54d

About The Position

The Child Activities Assistant will provide developmentally appropriate play, stimulation, and comfort to infants, children, and adolescents based on assessed individual and group needs. The Child Activities Assistant will maintain a clean and safe play environment and will keep supplies and storage areas organized.

Requirements

• 3-5 years required.
• Communication - Ability to communicate with patients, visitors and coworkers required.
• High School/GED required.

Nice To Haves

• Associate's degree preferred.
• Psychology, Child Development or other related field.
• CPR-BLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Distributes toys, games, movies, and other activities to pediatric patients; interacts with patients in the playroom or at bedside at a developmentally appropriate level
• Cleans used/soiled toys daily according to policy; maintains a clean and safe environment in the playroom by checking toys and equipment for safe and proper functioning; records cleaning in daily logs
• Oversees use and maintenance of electronic gaming equipment in the playroom and patient rooms
• Organizes and maintains toys, supplies, and equipment in storage areas; distributes in-kind donations to patients as needed
• Documents activities and services provided within the patient's electronic health record
• Delegates appropriate duties to volunteers as needed

Benefits

• Cooper offers full and part-time employees a comprehensive benefits program, including health, dental, vision, life, disability, and retirement.
• attractive working conditions and opportunities for career growth through professional development.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Ambulatory Health Care Services
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees